Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting's Law of Happiness

Know what you want and for for it—that's what Kaley swears by. From her ever-shorter haircut to her frankness about her breast implants to her husband (whom she knew for a mere three months before getting engaged), the woman lives by her own set of rules. Here's an early, inside look at her compelling cover interview.

Dec 30, 2014

Matt Jones

Know what you want and go for it—that's what Kaley swears by. From her ever-shorter haircut to her frankness about her breast implants to her husband (whom she knew for a mere three months before getting engaged), the woman lives by her own set of rules. Here's an early, inside look at her compelling cover interview.

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Matt Jones

On signing a contract for another three years of Big Bang Theory at $1 million per episode and becoming one of television's highest-paid actresses

"All I think about is what it means for my family…and knowing there is security for all of us. My parents spent 16 years hauling my butt to LA for audition after audition. Every day they were helping me learn my lines, dropping me off, waiting for me, picking me up, giving me pep talks when I didn't get the jobs, taking me to tennis and horseback riding lessons. I remember always hoping I could help take care of them because they took such good care of me. Knowing I'll be able to just brings tears to my eyes."

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When asked if she considers herself a feminist

"Is it bad if I say no? It's not really something I think about. Things are different now, and I know a lot of the work that paved the way for women happened before I was around... I was never that feminist girl demanding equality, but maybe that's because I've never really faced inequality. I cook for Ryan five nights a week: It makes me feel like a housewife; I love that. I know it sounds old-fashioned, but I like the idea of women taking care of their men. I'm so in control of my work that I like coming home and serving him. My mom was like that, so I think it kind of rubbed off."

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Why getting breast implants was one of the best things she's ever done

"I had no boobs! And it really was the best thing ever! I always felt ill-proportioned. My implants made me feel more confident in my body. It wasn't about trying to be a porn star or wanting to look hot and sexy."

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Advice she has to girls still taking naked iPhone photos after naked pictures of her were hacked from her phone in August

"Get a polaroid!"

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Matt Jones

More from Kaley

From first date details with pro tennis player (and now-husband) Ryan Sweeting, to her reaction on being a part of the nude celeb photo hacks, check out the February issue—on newsstands January 6—or download the iPad edition here.

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